About Saint Isaac’s Cathedral

St. Isaac’s Cathedral was originally the city's main church and the largest cathedral in Russia. It was built in the 18th century, the golden dome of St. Isaac's has dominated the city’s skyline for more than 150 years. Its luxuriant mosaics make it one of the most stunning cathedrals in Russia. It boasts impressive facades and interiors decorated with sculptures and massive granite columns. The interior is adorned with incredibly detailed mosaic icons and paintings and is big enough to accommodate 14,000 standing worshipers at a time. The cathedral's colonnade offers a panoramic view of  beautiful St. Petersburg and its monuments, including the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and Winter Palace.

Must See

Our Lady of Tikhvin, the three altars, the colonnade and the observation deck.

How to reach

It is 4.9 Kms from city center. You can take a hop-on-hop-off bus or hire a taxi.

Tips

  • Entry is free for children aged 7 and below (please show ID).
  • An audio guide is available for an extra 200 Rubles in the terminal, situated inside the cathedral.
  • If you know Russian you can have a free group excursion provided by the cathedral.
  • There are two separate entrances for the colonnade and the cathedral.
  • The colonnade has 262 steps and no lift. It is not recommended for people with limited walking abilities.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m..

Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday:10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*Evening admission from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in a queue for tickets and entry.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 7.55°C

 

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